Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy M21
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP/20MP | 48MP+8MP+5MP/20MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP/20MP | 48MP+8MP+5MP/20MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Design, Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Design, Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue | Midnight Blue, Raven Black, Iceberg Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 21, 2021 | March 18, 2020 | ||
| Availability | July 26, 2021 | March 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,499 | ₹12,999 | ||
| Colors | Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue | Midnight Blue, Raven Black, Iceberg Blue | ||
| Launch | July 21, 2021 | March 18, 2020 | ||
| Availability | July 26, 2021 | March 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,499 | ₹12,999 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 420 nits | 420 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 420 nits | 420 nits |
Body
Winner:Tie
| Weight | 192 grams | 188 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 192 grams | 188 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M21
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 9611 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year | |||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 9611 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Tie
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 20 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 15 w | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 15 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes (region specific) | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes (region specific) | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Rear Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Rear Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
